Reports are coming out tonight that Demarcus Cousins will not play in the alumni game Monday night. Cousins is apparently close to signing a new contract extension, which could be a max deal with the Sacramento Kings.
John Wall may not play in the game either.
Hearing DeMarcus Cousins will not play in UK alumni game. He's close to signing a max contract deal. John Wall unlikely to play, as well
— Steve Moss (@smosswkyt) September 5, 2013
UK spokesman DeWayne Peevy says those reports are false. Peevy has been fielding questions about the game on twitter tonight.
@jcats1233 I'm not allowed to confirm who's playing per NBA rules but those reports are not accurate.
— DeWayne Peevy (@UKDeWaynePeevy) September 5, 2013
Don't get confused on the roster for the Alumni game vs. the Fantasy camp all-star game. two different games
— DeWayne Peevy (@UKDeWaynePeevy) September 6, 2013
The non-NBA guys can play in both games & some will but most of the players from the 2010 & 2012 teams are set play along with other pros
— DeWayne Peevy (@UKDeWaynePeevy) September 6, 2013
UPDATE:
Steve Moss at WKYT is saying that Wall is definitely going to play in the game Monday. Still no final word on Cousins yet.
Great news for UK fans: John Wallk is a definite "GO" for Monday night's alumni game.
— Steve Moss (@smosswkyt) September 6, 2013
I really hope both guys play.
